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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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